Ep 115 The Outdoor Living Design Process and Features.

This episode is a 2025 recap of the Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast with Mike and Trey Farley of Farley Pool Designs. Over 40 years of expertise is distilled into key episodes covering design trends, insider tips, and transformational outdoor projects. They discuss major episodes from the year, such as design processes, wellness in outdoor spaces, construction insights, and interviews with leading designers and product experts. Topics include wellness features like saunas, site analysis for new projects, handling trees in designs, and the latest in lighting, pool finishes, and unique outdoor products. Listeners are encouraged to share ideas and ask questions, with an emphasis on creating joy, relaxation, and memorable retreats in outdoor living spaces. The episode ends with a holiday greeting and a teaser for new trends in 2026.

 

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00:00 Introduction to Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast

01:30 Overview of the Five-Step Process

02:14 Step 1: Defining Your Dream Backyard

04:03 Step 2: Conducting a Site Analysis

06:48 Step 3: Creating Outdoor Living Spaces

09:10 Step 4: Enhancing Aesthetics and Functionality

12:33 Step 5: Designing the Perfect Pool

14:11 Specialized Products and Expert Insights

29:07 Discovering Swimmable Ponds

30:01 Vista Folia: Bringing the Outdoors Inside

31:35 Innovations in Pool Technology with Jandy Flora

33:05 Transforming Backyards with Sports Courts

34:16 Adjustable Patio Covers with George

34:46 Exploring Pebble Tech Pool Finishes

36:00 Trends and Design Challenges in 2025

36:38 Luxury Outdoor Living: Expanding the Podcast's Focus

37:28 Designing for Small Spaces

38:30 The Evolution of the Backyard with Eric Herman

39:52 Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Transitions with Susan Ziman

40:59 Creating Outdoor Bathrooms and Showers

41:48 Integrating Pools with Existing Trees

43:30 Designing for Grandparents and Multi-Generational Spaces

44:37 Fences, Walls, and Screens: Defining Your Space

45:00 Outdoor Living Starter Pack for First-Time Homeowners

46:10 Fun Features for the Backyard

47:01 Backyard Transformations: From Start to Finish

48:40 Wellness in the Backyard: Insights from Experts

53:44 Understanding Concrete Cancer and Construction Challenges

57:04 Regional Design Perspectives: Insights from Across the Country

01:05:19 Looking Ahead: Trends and Inspirations for 2026